17 details from Severance that make it the ultimate corporate sci-fi thriller 

Scenes from the Apple TV+, Severance experience, at San Diego Comic-Con - Source: Getty
Scenes from the Apple TV+, Severance experience, at San Diego Comic-Con - Source: Getty

5) The Overtime Contingency

Severance | Image Via: Red Hour Productions
Severance | Image Via: Red Hour Productions

The Overtime Contingency protocol is a turning point in the series. As shown, the Severance creates a separation between the work and personal lives of employees. The overtime contingency allows Lumon to remotely access and influence the minds of the employees even when they are outside working hours. This is a violation of their privacy and acts as the catalyst for the rebellion.

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